disco 2 2003 es squealing sound

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Hi guys hope everyone is keeping well.

Ok so I have got my self my first land rover and I am having a few problems, I am currently fixing the three amigos problem just ordered the shuttle valve kit as everything else seems to be ok that can cause this problem, fingers crossed that solves it.

However there is a different problem that has started to happen.

When pulling away with some force or up hill there is a squealing sound only a little and then goes away, if i pull away slowly its not there, if i rev the engine in neutral (auto box) there is no sound it seems to only happen when in drive and moving it does stop after a few seconds and does not return unless i stop and start again. any advice on what i should be looking for ? I am not experienced with fixing cars but if i can check stuff out I will, I was thinking it sounded like the fan belt but if it does not do it in neutral than perhaps that not the problem ?

Any advice on this would be great, loving the car otter than these problems,

Thanks in advanced.

[dave88sw]

If it's under load it could be the exhaust manifold blowing, it's fairly common on td5's, the manifolds warp. The symptoms are a squeel under load and if it's left a while it will probably tick as well.

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Thanks for your reply, what would be the best way to check this out?

Thanks

[IanS]

Agreed that's the most likely cause. If you shine a torch along the manifold from the front you may see some black soot which would confirm it (although it's a bit cramped under there).

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Agreed that's the most likely cause. If you shine a torch along the manifold from the front you may see some black soot which would confirm it (although it's a bit cramped under there).

Brilliant, ill check this out tomorrow and see what I can find, thanks loads.

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whilst having the shuttle valve fitted today in the hope it solves the 3 amigos I asked them to have a look, they said that they did a smoke test and the system was fine, no leaks, I am going to get a second opinion i think.

so far the 3 amigos have gone, keeping fingers and tows crossed it stays that way.

thanks again

[IanS]

A smoke test won't tell you if the manifold is warped. There's only a tiny amount of exhaust gas leaking. I'd be slightly doubtful about their abilities......

Take the acoustic cover off and have a good look.

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Hi guys

have taken it to a LR specialist and they have confirmed that its the manifold like you all suggested, waiting for a quote for the removal, to have it skimmed and refitted. But now it may have to wait as the dam 3 amigos are back after 3 days since the shuttle valve was fitted, looks like it needs a new module after all feeling like I made a mistake buying this car now,

[dave88sw]

bear in mind if the manifold has warped badly they often snap the studs off in the head, the job then gets much more difficult as they have to be drilled out and re-tapped. Very little parts cost but a lot of labour.